After leaving Les Cheneaux Islands we returned to Mackinaw City Marina where we spent two nights. Kelly and Deb left their boat on Sunday to return to Jackson. We had a nice visit with friends Charlie and Mary who drove over from their condo in Petoskey.
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| Shepler Ferry Dock, Mackinaw City. Fuel pump is at the right. (panoramio.com) |
This morning we fueled up at the Shepler Ferry Dock and began our return home down the Michigan coast of Lake Huron. On our way the Port Huron to Mackinaw Sailboat Race was coming to a close. Several boats dropped out and we listened to the VHF radio as they were required to alert the Coast Guard when the did so. They were asked by the guardsman the reason for dropping out. One said, "mechanical failure in my rigging", another said, "the wind is dying and it's no fun anymore!"
We arrived at Presque Isle State Docks and found this to be one of the most beautiful spots on our trip. There are two lighthouses, one working and one a museum. The marina has a very good restaurant and the water was especially clear. Cousin Shad drove up from Alpena and joined us for dinner. He took us for a ride in his vehicle around Grand Lake. We had a great visit.
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| Presque Isle Harbor (michigan.gov) |
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| Old Presque Isle Light (unc.edu) |
